Daytona International Speedway has announced a reduced venue capacity for the 63rd annual Daytona 500, set for Sunday, February 14, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with enhanced safety protocols and procedures. The announcement also affects all events part of DAYTONA Speedweeks presented by AdventHealth (February 9-14). 

“The DAYTONA 500 is one of the greatest spectacles in all of sports, and fans from all over the world converge in Daytona Beach to be a part of motorsport’s biggest day,” Daytona International Speedway President Chip Wile said. “While we won’t be able to have a capacity crowd here in February, we are excited that we can host the DAYTONA 500 with those in attendance, as well as for the millions who will tune in live on FOX. 

“The Great American Race will once again have the aura and atmosphere that fans have come to know and love. From the pageantry of our pre-race festivities to the rumble of 40 engines roaring around the high banks, it’s the biggest stage in motorsports.”

The Speedway will work to accommodate guests who have already purchased tickets. To ensure social distancing between groups, officials will reseat many fans in new locations. The reseating process is expected to be complete by early January.

All guests will be screened before entering the facility and will be required to wear face coverings while maintaining six feet of social distancing throughout the visit. More information can be found here. 

Tickets for the remaining Speedweeks events and a limited number of premium and extended-stay camping packages are still available.

For more information, visit daytonainternationalspeedway.com.